Protected Zones UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Protected Zones MCQ Questions


7.
Who can declare a Wildlife Sanctuary or National Park apart from the State Government?
A.
Central Government
B.
Supreme Court
C.
District Collector
D.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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ANSWER :
A. Central Government
8.
What is required before a final notification of a sanctuary is issued?
A.
Initial notification
B.
Public hearing
C.
Supreme Court Order
D.
Environmental clearance
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ANSWER :
A. Initial notification
9.
Who must be consulted when territorial waters are included in a sanctuary?
A.
Chief Naval Hydrographer
B.
Supreme Naval Authority
C.
Defense Ministry
D.
Wildlife Institute of India
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ANSWER :
A. Chief Naval Hydrographer
10.
Who determines the rights over land within a proposed sanctuary?
A.
Collector
B.
Wildlife Board
C.
Forest Officer
D.
Central Government
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ANSWER :
A. Collector
11.
Which of the following is NOT allowed entry into a Protected Area without a permit?
A.
Tourists with cameras
B.
Students on study tours
C.
Park rangers
D.
Scientists without permit
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ANSWER :
D. Scientists without permit
12.
Which activity is allowed in a National Park only with a permit?
A.
Scientific research
B.
Picnicking
C.
Photography
D.
Hunting
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ANSWER :
C. Photography